About Me

I'm an American living in Melbourne, Australia. I have a passion for cooking, entertaining, wine, travel, and any combination of those. While I’ve always enjoyed cooking, my enthusiasm (and skills!) have really blossomed since moving here. I’ve been inspired by all of the readily accessible fresh and local ingredients. I think cooking should be enjoyable and I love trying new ingredients, recipes, and styles of cooking. I’m always experimenting and sharing the outcomes with those around me and I’ve decided to share my adventures on this blog.

Monday, December 13, 2010

It seems to be snowing everywhere- I thought I'd be leaving the snowy, winter weather when I head to Virginia from Chicago tomorrow! However, an early morning call from my mom informed me that there is already snow on the ground waiting for us. AND we can expect quite a bit more this weekend!

I'm definitely looking forward to a white Christmas this year so it better be delivered!! I can, however, deal without the subartic temperatures in the midwest.

In the meantime, I'll be holed up inside slurping this delicious soup. The addition of chili is a MUST!!

Gingered Apple-Squash Soup

This is a great soup to make in large batches. I like to make a double match and keep some extra in the freezer as a quick and easy meal over the next couple of weeks.